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The world’s largest towing-servicing show will occur April 18-20, 2024. Historically, it is the first show of the season...
Dynamic tow truck manufacturer acquired by CSTH
Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings (CSTH) acquired Dynamic Towing and Equipment Manufacturing in Norfolk, Virginia (USA).
New LDM, The Towing Magazine n°97
Dear readers, we are proud to announce the release of the new LDM, The Towing Magazine #97.
Available now in digital from the website: www.TheTowingMagazine.com
France: Impoundment 2024, +5.5% (decree)
In France, since March 1, 2024, the price of impounding a car has increased by 5.5%.
As announced on 02/15/2024 by LDM, The Towing Magazine, the decree (below) legislating the increase in vehicle impoundment came into force on 03/01/2024.
2402-fourriere-decret.pdf (142.65 Ko)
Post your Listings on SOS Truck before March 5
Dear Readers, March 4, 2024 will be the last day to publish your Listings on SOS Truck For Sale to be published in the next LDM, The Towing Magazine for FREE.
France: Impoundment 2024, +5.5%
In France, the price of impounding a car will very soon increase by 5.5%.
According to sources from LDM magazine, The Towing Magazine, the decision was taken this week at the Ministry of Finance...
Goodbye LDM-FR.com, welcome TheTowingMagazine.com
The LDM-FR.com website will permanently close its doors on February 20, 2024.
After 20 years of loyal service, the address www.LDM-FR.com of LDM magazine will no longer be accessible from February 20, 2024...
For or Against towing French farmers' tractors?
For or Against towing the French farmers' tractors blocking the highways and the capital?
Between supporting farmers' right to protest and the public disruption it causes...
Could towing companies really refuse to intervene if a duly completed requisition was sent to them?
How to earn 2x passive income from GTA Online Tow Truck this week
Rockstar Games has released a brand new GTA Online weekly update today giving a huge boost to the Tow Truck owners this week in the game.
New LDM, The Towing Magazine n°96
Dear readers, we are proud to announce the release of the new LDM, The Towing Magazine #96.
Available now in digital from the website: www.TheTowingMagazine.com
France: Call for tender for LV/HGV towing & Impound in Yvelines Department (F78)
The Prefecture of the Yvelines department (F78) has just published a call for applications for LV/HGV towing & Impound on motorways and expressways not under concession.
More info HERE
Mercedes G-Class G300 tow truck for sale
For lovers of the Mercedes G Class. Don't miss this very rare classified ad for a Mercedes G300 tow truck for sale on SOS Truck For Sale
From June 13 to 15, 2024, don’t miss the largest European Tow Show organized by the german association VBA. Good news for exhibitors, registration for IFBA 2024 is now possible.
Mack Trucks: Employees refuse Union Agreement
Started more than a month ago, the strike continues at Mack Trucks in the United States with consequences on the production of the Volvo group, its parent company. The 4,000 workers voted against a five-year tentative agreement that the UAW, the main union, reached with the company.
Electric vehicle, solutions to control battery fire
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, but there are concerns about fire risk. While this risk in an EV still appears relatively low in everyday use, the chemical reactions of lithium batteries can be disastrous after impact.
France: 16th 2023 Mobilians Tow Show
Dedicated to the breakdown and towing ecosystem, the 16th edition of the Tow Show organized by Mobilians will be held in France from October 24 to 26 at the MEETT, the Convention Center in Toulouse.
France: Call for tenders Car Impound in Lyon (F69)
The city of Lyon (F69) has just launched a call for applications for a public service concession for the operation of the automobile impound.
More infos click here
New LDM, The Towing Magazine n°95
Dear readers, we are proud to announce the release of the new LDM magazine, The Towing Magazine #95.
Available now in digital from the website: www.TheTowingMagazine.com
Wallpapers to download from The Towing Magazine
Only a few days left to download the wallpapers of the LDM n°94 centerfold photos before the arrival of the new magazine. Just click on one of the 2 centerfold photos on the homepage of the LDM website, The Towing Magazine.
GMP TRUCK DISTRIBUTES ISOLI & MOBITEC
Klubb Group has just announced the partnership between its subsidiaries Isoli (Fontaniva, Italy) and Mobitec (Ferrières-en-Brie, France) with the company GMP Truck. A key player in the towing industry, sale and rental of tow trucks in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, the subsidiary of the GMP Participations group is now part of the network of distributors...
List your truck for sale before September 5
September 4, 2023 will be the last day to list your truck for sale or trailer, excavator, or whatever heavy equipement you have to sell.
List your heavy equipement for sale on SOS Truck For Sale to be published in the next LDM, The Towing Magazine for FREE.
The United Auto Workers on Thursday filed formal unfair labor practice complaints with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board against General Motors and Stellantis, accusing them of refusing to bargain in good faith toward new master contracts.
First Mover is a radio-controlled electric robotic machine developed by BS Engineering ApS in Denmark. Capable of moving any car up to 3.5t, First Mover was originally designed in 2004 for use in hazardous situations. Such as bomb disposal, fire fighting and traffic accidents.
France: 4.72% increase in the roadside assistance rate
A ministerial decree published on June 27, 2023 set the new rates for vehicle towing operations on highways and expressways...
FLASH 4: End of the guerrilla warfare, tow operators on all fronts.
After five nights and as many days of guerrilla warfare in all the French departments, tow truck operators are on all fronts to remove burned cars, trucks and buses.
FLASH 3: Guerrilla warfare in France, tow operators no longer load at night
A fifth night of riots took place overnight from Saturday to Sunday in all French departments. This Sunday evening in France, LDM, The Towing Magazine collected the testimonials of towing companies solicited on these risk areas.
FLASH: France on the brink of chaos, tow operators on the front line
For several days that the riots have persisted throughout the country, LDM, The Towing Magazine recalls in the midst of these riots, the risks incurred by first aid responders, including tow truck operators.
France: 2023 Mobilians Tow Show
Dedicated to the breakdown and towing ecosystem, the 16th edition of the Tow Show organized by Mobilians will be held in France from October 24 to 26 at the MEETT, the Convention Center in Toulouse.
Tow Show: The Masters of Chaos in Texas
The Masters of Chaos expected on July 14 and 15, 2023 in Fort Worth (Texas) convention center.
The TowXpo exhibition is the Tow Show in the South East of the USA not to be missed.
New LDM, The Towing Magazine n°94
Dear readers, we are proud to announce the release of the new LDM magazine, The Towing Magazine #94.
Available for a few days in digital from the website: www.TheTowingMagazine.com
A 75 t Rotator tow truck for Chauvin towing
During the towing recovery show organized by the IFBA association in Kassel (DE) which closed its doors on Saturday, the manufacturer Miller Industries officially handed over the keys of the new tow truck to Dominique Chauvin (left), President of Dépannage Chauvin in Moulins (F03).
Post Your Classified Ad on LDM before June 5
Dear Readers, June 4, 2023 will be the last day to publish your Classified Ad on SOS Truck For Sale to be published in the next LDM, The Towing Magazine for FREE.
The manufacturer TEVOR will present its new tow truck for towing heavy trucks at the IFBA Kassel tow show (Germany) from June 15 to 17.
Your Isuzu D-Max Jige tow truck in 72 hours
Jigé International offers a fully equipped tow truck ready for use in 72 hours. According to the manufacturer's press release, Jigé is able to deliver your Isuzu D-Max tow truck equipped with the "Light City" wheel lift arm in 3 days.
Updating the SOS Truck website
The classified ads site for professionals has received its batch of updates, including the patches for “bugs.” The ability to republish a new free ad when the previous one is no longer online after the 30 days offered in the free package.
France: Call for tenders Heavy Duty Towing from the Aveyron (F12) and Hérault (F34)
The departments of Aveyron and Hérault have just issued a call for applications for a public service concession for Heavy Vehicle Towing services on concession and non-concession expressways and motorways.
From June 15 to 17, 2023, don’t miss the 49th Tow Show organized by IFBA.
Auto Rescue Solutions announced its acquisition of Road Service 1
Auto Rescue Solutions*, a leading dispatcher of roadside services for motor clubs and insurance companies, today announced its acquisition of Road Service 1, an emergency roadside services company operating out of Florida
France: Call for tenders Car Pounds Department F93
The department of Seine Saint Denis (F93) has just issued a call for applications for a public service concession for car pounds.
From May 23 to 25, 2023, don’t miss the 25th Tow Show organized by ADAF.
Las Vegas: Tow Truck Mega Show
May 16th to 18th at the South Point Convention Center, Las Vegas (NV) don't miss the 2023 American Towman ShowPlace.
In The Towing Magazine n°93, discover the article on the new Dépann'2000 tow truck.
A tow truck manufactured by GTS (Global Towing Systems) on a DAF chassis.
Do not miss in The Towing Magazine n°93 the article on the Scania T770 Torpedo Tow truck equipped with its Rotator Century 1175 from DEPANN'EXPRESS.
Post Your Classified Ads on LDM before March 5
Dear Readers, March 5, 2023 will be the last day to publish your Classified Ads on SOS Truck For Sale to be published in the next LDM Magazine for FREE.
Happy Valentine's Day. You’re fired
CEO Jim Farley has said the company’s engineers are 25-30% less efficient than those at rival manufacturers.
Paris: The King of the Pounds sleeps in Prison
Two police officers have been in custody since Monday, January 30, as part of an investigation into corruption. They are suspected of having helped Chafik Aliouane to reign over the pounds of Paris, a market of 14 million euros.
California: Tesla Semi spotted being towed
A Tesla Semi electric truck has been spotted being towed, and it is raising concerns about reliability, but it’s not too surprising early in the program.
PARIS: THE WIDOW OF THE POUND WRECK DRIVER ATTACKED AFTER TESTIFYING
Alleged pound scandal: the widow of an Inter Dépannage tow operator assaulted after testifying.
Paris: a Manager of Pounds and police officers suspected of corruption
Justice: A former official of an Ile-de-France prefecture and the manager of the company Inter Dépannage have been indicted
Towed rage: Fees for snow-stuck vehicles in Amherst irk motorists
In Buffalo area most of the local governments that ordered those vehicles removed from roadways – to make room for emergency and snow-clearing equipment – covered the towing and storage costs.
But not Amherst.
PACCAR Announces Extra Cash Dividend
Good news for the stockholders of PACCAR. Tomorrow, they will receive an extra cash dividend of two dollars and eighty cents ($2.80) per share.
ESTONIA: A HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 TOWS A FLATBED TRUCK
In the heavy Estonian snow, the small electric Hyundai tows a 26 t truck.
FRANCE: LEZ, THE GOVERNMENT IS REVERSING
On the eve of Christmas, last Saturday, in all discretion, a decree was published authorizing derogations.
LONDON: ZFE, A FRENCH DRIVER FINED €200,000 IN FINES
A self-employed French driver who regularly travels to Great Britain received no less than 333 fines totaling 200,000 euros!
The very last LDM magazine n°91
The very last LDM magazine n°91 of Oct / Nov / Dec 2022 is available NOW on the LDM Magazine in HD enriched with many photos.
From 10/15 & 10/20 the HD print version in your mailboxes.
France: New Roadside Assistance Towing Tariff
The decree of September 16, 2022 published in the official journal reassesses the rates for breakdown assistance and towing on motorways and express roads for the year 2022/2023:
Video of Lifting a Crane in Louisiana
Lifting an overturned self-propelled crane on the I10 freeway in Louisiana. Five Rotator tow trucks in action.
A collaboration between two towing companies: TNT Towing & Transport and Elite Services.
Mobilans is organizing the 15th edition of the national Albi Towing and Service Show (F81).
From September 27th to the 29th, 2022, from 9 am to 7 pm at the Convention Center.